Oral medicine modification for older adults: a qualitative study of nurses.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Oral medicines are frequently modified (eg, tablets crushed) for older adults. However, these modifications can have clinical, legal and/or ethical implications. Nurses bear responsibility for medicine administration and hence, perform these modifications. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of nurses about oral medicine modification for older adults. DESIGN:A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with nurses providing care to older adults in acute and long-term care settings. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. SETTINGS:Sixteen purposively selected care settings; 4 acute-care and 12 long-term care settings were included. Nurses were recruited by convenie

SUBMITTER: Mc Gillicuddy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5735406 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature